Pre-Christmas Eve drinking posbang thread...
The outside work is done. The inside work is done. All the gifts are wrapped. The dog got a bath. Tons of games on TV...
UM basketball is looking GREAT!!
Jedd is hash taggin’ JH quotes....who’s got it better than us!?
And to top it off I have the 12 days of Christmas from Rochester Mills flowing here at home...first one down is Imperial Blueberry Pancake Milkshake Stout 8.2% abv. 45 ibu’s. What y’all drinking tonight!?
Bang away wolverine fans!!
(((GO BLUE)))
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:46 PM ^
I had my once-day nog-n-Beam. Then a Bell’s Winter. Now I’m going low carb Lites until I hit the vodka-Diet 7-ups later.
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:47 PM ^
Had a holiday beer and cookie exchange at our house last week so working through the myriad beers that were left here. Some are truly terrible (Sierra Nevada Celebration) but they aren’t going to drink themselves.
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:49 PM ^
One of the true benefits of hosting! Your true friends always leave the leftover beer...
December 23rd, 2018 at 6:55 PM ^
That beer is definitely not terrible.
December 23rd, 2018 at 10:09 PM ^
It is hot garbage.
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:48 PM ^
In Petoskey, gotta be Horny Monk.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:22 PM ^
Being a local, I can attest to that being a great decision!
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:51 PM ^
Bang bang bang
Working on the Sunday before Christmas!
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:57 PM ^
Work in Healthcare by any chance?
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:21 PM ^
Nope. I’m an untenured Professor.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:31 PM ^
Keep grinding buddy. It’ll pay off.
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:53 PM ^
Hoppy holidays 12 pack from Short's! I'm going to have to be careful with these double ipa's...
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:59 PM ^
I see what u did up there ^^^.
Hoppy Holidays to you and yours. Cheers!
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:53 PM ^
Why the fuck do people rush three in a Hail Mary situation.
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:54 PM ^
A double of Glenlivet. Staying overnight in Chicago before leaving the country, so have to tie one on with some deep dish.
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:00 PM ^
Nice choice!
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:55 PM ^
Currently Basil Hayden. Later Johnny Walker Blue
December 23rd, 2018 at 6:14 PM ^
Makes me jealous on both counts. We're having dinner at my son-in-law's parents. They are wonderful people, but not much for drinking. So it's likely to be a pretty dry evening. But it'll be a nice time anyway.
Then tomorrow night, to celebrate my father's 97th birthday, my sister-in-law is going to make something called a Lexington Negroni, which is like a regular Negroni except with Buffalo Trace instead of gin and cream sherry instead of sweet vermouth. Come to think of it, it's almost nothing like a regular Negroni (well, they both have Campari), but I still can't wait. However, my father, as always, will have Scotch and soda in a tall glass.
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:36 PM ^
Awesome! One of my best moments with my Dad was making him a Manhattan with Buffalo Trace shortly before he passed. He had quit drinking for many years, just didn't do anything for him so he quit. But 20 years later, cancer came calling. One night, I asked him what his favorite drink was, he said I always loved a Manhattan. So I looked it up, got the recipe, didn't have any Rye but loved the Buffalo so I made him one. He drank it and giggled like a little kid.....always will be one of my most blessed memories. Might have to try a Scotch and Soda!!! Merry Christmas!!!!
December 23rd, 2018 at 9:51 PM ^
My parents were Scotch drinkers. At the age of 97, my father still is. They have "happy hour" at his senior citizens residence ever day at 4:00, and he has his Scotch and soda in a tall glass.
People always gave my parents Scotch, usually Glenlivet or Chivas, as presents. They ended up bringing most of their bottles to my house because that's where they drank it. We wound up with a huge collection.
When they'd visit, after they took their coats off and settled in, I'd always ask if they'd like a drink. My mom would respond, "I thought you'd never ask."
December 24th, 2018 at 9:32 AM ^
that is so cool! I remember having a Ketel One dry martini with my grandfather the night before he passed. Really a special memory.
December 23rd, 2018 at 10:01 PM ^
I have to add that my son-in-law's parents served two nice bottles of white wine, a Sauvignon Blanc and Conundrum (which I'd never heard of) to go with delicious salmon that they grilled. It was a nice night. My son-in-law's grandmother who doesn't drink much had about half an inch of wine and got charmingly tipsy. Good think she wasn't driving home.
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:59 PM ^
Drinking water at the nutcracker ballet with my wife, sister, and niece going back and forth in my head whether I should neurotically check on the score of my fantasy championship matchup or put my phone away and take the boost in karma.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:00 PM ^
I’d boost the Karma personally. I think I will crack another beer just for you!!
See...it’s working already!!
December 23rd, 2018 at 7:57 PM ^
Fantasy won't change if you look. Get the karma.
December 23rd, 2018 at 4:59 PM ^
Vodka cranberry. Seems festive. Enjoy your drink of choice everyone!
December 23rd, 2018 at 8:19 PM ^
My drink of choice is Vodka Cran topped with Diet 7up. So damn good.
Happy Holidays!
December 23rd, 2018 at 10:04 PM ^
Yes, you don't want to waste the calories on regular 7-Up. Sometimes I make myself an Old Fashioned with Splenda.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:01 PM ^
Jtrain- you are living large indeed! I am about to take the family to Flix Brewhouse to watch the Grinch while I sip on Umbra Chocostout.
Have a most enjoyable evening all!
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:03 PM ^
Had a lunch with the extended family involving Founder's Porter and then heading out to the Old German with my bro-homies in a little bit.
EDIT: apparently Old German isn't open. ABC it is
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:05 PM ^
Nothing tonight, but I’ve got a bottle of Prosecco and peach nectar and fresh orange juice for Bellinis and mimosas at my family’s brunch tomorrow. For Christmas Day dinner at my in-laws, I have a bottle of Barolo.
December 24th, 2018 at 4:16 AM ^
I helped the MGoGirlfriend polish off a bottle of Prosecco at her family's pre-Christmas party. Her sister-in-law, who buys wine for the funny label names, gave me an Italian blended red called "Sheep Thrills."
Don't know if it's good or not, but all alcoholic gifts graciously accepted.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:06 PM ^
I’m visiting family in Virginia and got ahold of some legit moonshine ... I’ve been babysitting this drink since 2
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:08 PM ^
Haha! Dog bath was on my list too. Drinking Founders Centennial IPA and Cigar City Jai Alai
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:12 PM ^
The Michigan beers are killin’ it here tonight!
December 23rd, 2018 at 6:02 PM ^
IPA’s for days
December 23rd, 2018 at 6:30 PM ^
Jai Alai has eclipsed all others as far as IPAs are considered.
December 23rd, 2018 at 7:01 PM ^
Finally had Jai Alai in Fl.last summer. It’s my top beer for me as well. Especially on draft.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:09 PM ^
I will finish the evening off with a little Buffalo Trace Bourbon. Thinking of netflixing a movie later. I rarely watch movies. Any suggestions? Need something DEEP or War-ish....
December 23rd, 2018 at 6:03 PM ^
VICE?
December 23rd, 2018 at 6:44 PM ^
Huh. Will watch the trailer. Thx!
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:11 PM ^
Great Lakes Brewing Christmas Ale. Delicious
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:13 PM ^
Egg nog and SoCo
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:13 PM ^
Peak Organic Winter IPA for now, then moving on to bourbon after dinner. Staying in tonight and going to a party tomorrow night. ‘‘Tis the season to be Merry!
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:14 PM ^
Blue Moon Belgian White next to me. Sierra Nevada vatiety pack and Founder's Centennial in the fridge for variety.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:15 PM ^
I'm still not done shopping. Or wrapping.
And I'm only about 1/3 of the way through assembling a fireplace, which as it turns out, is a massive pain in the ass.
Christmas sprint running low. Hopefully there's some more in this bong.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:16 PM ^
Doing spaghetti dinner tonight, so I bought a nice Italian red from the Veneto region to go with it. Will be enjoying a Pipeworks Brewing Velocity of Light oat IPA later in the evening. Pipeworks makes good beer here in the Chicago market. Supremium Hypster Beast Mode pale ale was really good. Couldn’t find any this week, so I guess that’s gone for the season.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:28 PM ^
In Michigan for the weekend and got to stop in AA and walk around Central Campus with the family
In the Delta Sky Club (sans family) drinking “pour your own” Jack Daniels on the rocks before flying back to GA.
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:28 PM ^
Coke tonight! All the grandkids are staying overnight!
December 23rd, 2018 at 5:34 PM ^
Great choice in the coke. High in caffeine. Low in alcohol. Little kids just ... don’t .... understand... HANGOVERS.